Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[roots66]

Hello! Just relocated to Germany! Looking forward to traveling and meeting others along the way! Sláinte

Hello and welcome to the OB family.

 

[roots66]

HEY.. Glad to be here, looking forward to learning, and doing fun stuff..

1) Pics..
2) Location (General area is fine).. Texas..
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.).. 07 Silverado Quad Cab Z71, 4x4. LH6, 5.3
4) Overlanding Experience Background... NONE.

Hello Gary (@Trixxterr), welcome to Overland Bound. I am one of your Local Experts for Texas. Dependiong on where in TX you are, you can check out some of these meets.

There are a few DFW area meetups you can check out here: DFW OB meet and greet & DFW - Meet & Greet & Ft Worth West Meetup
There is a San Antonio meetup here: San Antonio Monthly Meetup - Eisenhauer Park
The Houston area has this meetup here: Recurring Bryan College Station Meet-up
South Central Texas has this meetup: Rigs and Coffee - South Central Texas
East Texas has this meetup: Tyler/East Texas Meetup
The one we attend for North Central Texas is in Georgetown: Recurring - North Central Texas Meet & Greet

Local information and involvement opportunities can be found here: Southwest Region (AZ/NM/TX/OK)

Looking to meet fellow members? Check out the Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups

Events in the SW region can be found here: Overland Bound Events SW Region

Want to know what members are planning? You can find out here: Overland Trip Planning

If you have any questions, please just let me know.

 

[El-Dracho]

Hello! Just relocated to Germany! Looking forward to traveling and meeting others along the way! Sláinte

Hi John,

Welcome again!

As already introduced in our chat regarding OTTO expo, my name is Bjoern and I am one of the European Ambassadors for Overland Bound. Your neares OB Local Expert is @NotGumby

Look around here and you'll find plenty of good information about overlanding in Europe and many members who are happy to help you. In the regional subforums you will also find a lot of information. Check the map for POIs and please take a look at the Rally Points for planned meetups. There you can filter by region, e.g. Mid Europe for Germany. So, you already signed up for our meetup at OTTO expo. That's great. Looking forward to see you there.

If you have any questions please ask. I am always happy to help.

Greetings from currently Turkey,
Bjoern

 

[Shahn]

A very belated introduction. My name is Tat Ko and this is my 75th year alive and will be starting my 76th year after Christmas.

I was able to see a lot of places around the globe during my time as a Service member. Now I am going to work on seeing what beauty this country awaits my exploration.

Bought a 1996 Toyota T100 6 years ago and was working to outfit it for travel but health concern set me back. Now that the miracle of modern medicine and the magic hands of a heart surgeon the diseased parts were excised and now I can continue my journey.

Still have a lot of prep work, my 1st favorite hobby is to work with my hands in building my vehicle for the next journey. Lucy, the red extended cab 1996 Toyota T100 just had 18" of truck bed chopped off and renamed Luci, short for Lucifer TV show. I also added a more conservative dark green 1996 T100 with manual transmission for longer trips. Green, also an extended cab pickup, has camper shell and can be taken out for short trip. My goal is to outfit both with heavier axles and strengthened frame for the lot less traveled roads.

I am not an in-crowd person but have lots of pictures on my projects to post in the near future. Recently also joined Face Book Bay Area Overland Group and likely be more active in 2025.

Greetings Tat Ko, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Shahn]

Hello! Just relocated to Germany! Looking forward to traveling and meeting others along the way! Sláinte

Greetings John, welcome to Overland Bound!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

A very belated introduction. My name is Tat Ko and this is my 75th year alive and will be starting my 76th year after Christmas.

I was able to see a lot of places around the globe during my time as a Service member. Now I am going to work on seeing what beauty this country awaits my exploration.

Bought a 1996 Toyota T100 6 years ago and was working to outfit it for travel but health concern set me back. Now that the miracle of modern medicine and the magic hands of a heart surgeon the diseased parts were excised and now I can continue my journey.

Still have a lot of prep work, my 1st favorite hobby is to work with my hands in building my vehicle for the next journey. Lucy, the red extended cab 1996 Toyota T100 just had 18" of truck bed chopped off and renamed Luci, short for Lucifer TV show. I also added a more conservative dark green 1996 T100 with manual transmission for longer trips. Green, also an extended cab pickup, has camper shell and can be taken out for short trip. My goal is to outfit both with heavier axles and strengthened frame for the lot less traveled roads.

I am not an in-crowd person but have lots of pictures on my projects to post in the near future. Recently also joined Face Book Bay Area Overland Group and likely be more active in 2025.

Welcome to OB, Tat Ko. When I was younger my neighbor had a T100. It’s what got me interested in Toyota pickups!

Looking forward to following along with you build/journeys.

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Hello, I am Arnold from Central Washington and drive a full size Dodge or 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have camping and wheeling experience. Looking into more snow wheeling with camping.

Hi Arnold! Welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

HEY.. Glad to be here, looking forward to learning, and doing fun stuff..

1) Pics..
2) Location (General area is fine).. Texas..
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.).. 07 Silverado Quad Cab Z71, 4x4. LH6, 5.3
4) Overlanding Experience Background... NONE.

Hi Trixxterr! Welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Hello everyone. My name is Daniel, I am 49 and I live on the central WA coast.. I have a 2024 4 Runner due to be delivered next week. I’m a complete Novice and looking to get started and learn. I’ve done a lot of backpacking and think this could be a new adventure and way to get away and learn new skills.

Hi Daniel, welcome to OB! Looking forward to seeing photos of your new rig when it arrives!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

HI everyone. Luke here. Age 40 Driving 2018 Gmc canyon. Lives in owensboro ky.

Hi Luke, welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Good morning guys. I’m Ryan I’m currently in the Matthew’s, NC area originally from WV (prime off-roading haven) I drive a 13 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have a little done to this rig but I’m building it back up I haven’t been in the mtn’s in a couple years due to having a baby, moving etc.

I previously had a fully decked out 99 f150 on 37s locked front and rear mild built 4.7 6in lift, winch, bed sleeper etc.. now I’m starting from the ground up with my Jeep and taking things a lot more slower and thought out this time.

If you are in the Matthew’s, NC area hit me up I’m trying to meet some folks around here and plan a trip soon.

Nice meeting yall!

Hi Ryan, welcome to OB! I’m in the Raleigh area but plan to explore WNC as much as possible. I have a two year old and it’s a little harder to sneak away to the mountains these days!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Hi, my name is WildKatt, I’m new to Overlanding. I sport a 1986 Ford F250 Diesel 4X4, and my reason for overloading is because of my grandfather, we went on a lot of trips together and I want to keep the tradition going with my family and friends.

Hi WildKatt, welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

New Members,

Welcome to the Overland Bound community! Please take a few moments to introduce yourself so we can get to know you!

A few things you might want to include in your introduction are:

1) Picture! If you have a rig, we want to see it!
2) Location (General area is fine)
3) Rig (Year, Make, Model, etc.)
4) Overlanding Experience Background (Novice or Experienced, you're welcome here!)

We're glad you've found us and look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

In addition to getting to know you, here are the guideline sent to all Moderators of the forums. It's a natural reflection of our community, and what Overland Bound is all about:

From @administrator

• Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else.
• We will not further define "overlanding".
• "Capable" depends on the requirements of the trip, and we take that very seriously.
• You are an Overlander: Overlanding is for everyone who has exploration and adventure in their heart, or, who need to be reinvigorated by connecting with nature. Nature is unforgiving. You must rise to a certain level of personal awareness to survive. Sound right? Overlanding is for you.
• Encourage uncomplicated ventures into the great outdoors. Don't over pack.
• Be prepared, and understand basic requirements. Question folks, to be sure they are aware of what is required. Don't assume.
• Share without reservation, trip locations, and information.
• It doesn't matter what you drive: The only requirement of an Overlander is that the vehicle serves the job required, safely.
• We do not care about make or model.
• We do not engage in "this is better than that" competitions.
• We DO give advice about how to make your vehicle ready for what you need. Share knowledge.
• Humility.
• We respect, fear, and protect nature.
• "I don't know" is a great answer.
• We don’t brag about exploits.
• We seek answers from the community when we don’t know.
• We engage in the very smallest of interactions.

Hi all
New member here also new to overlanding. I am in Michigan
My rig is a 23 F150

Hi Flatlander! Welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

New Guy,
A little about me.... Raised in So. Cal among the 25 mil people and a lot of cars. Recently retired and looking for somewhere to go! Found my 2005 LJ in Lexington, Kentucky (in 2015) on a business trip and drove it home. Dropped this stock LJ off at Savvy Off Roady and picked it up 5 months later. Very capable rig that does all I ask it to do. Recently bought a SoCal Tear Drop Off Road Trailer and ready to tackle some adventures. Looking for similar Off Roaders that have room for One more rig. Look forward to seeing where this Forum goes?

Hi Ron, welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Hello,

Tony here. I am a 39 year old male from Northern California.

I bought my bronco 4-5 years ago and I have been really slacking on the project. The focus of my project is to go camping with my family away from the high traveled areas.

I came across this forum when I was looking for inspiration on my build. I cam across a 95 bronco painted green with a black top. Exactly what I am making mine to look like.

Hi Tony - welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Hello from Michigan!
I'm H and my husband is Michael and we've been vehicle camping for about 10 years. We've acquired an older Jeep Grand Cherokee and have a lot to learn about overlanding. Our next step is taking a picture of our Jeep, lol!

Hello! Welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Hi, Jules here. New to the overland bound group but not to the adventure!

30yo from Tuscaloosa, AL who has been overlanding with my rig and dogs for about 3 years now. I drive a 2022 Toyota 4Runner.

Love it and hoping to get more involved & make like-minded friends. Excited to explore the community with Overland Bound!

Hi Jules - welcome to OB!

 

[Luke_83]

Thank you.

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Hello all. I’ve always been into the idea of overlanding but have never actually done it. So the plan this winter is to make one overnight trip each month. I’m in the desert southwest so plenty of trails in the area. My vehicle is a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. Mildly built as an off-roader, nothing in the infrastructure department so I’ll be “roughing” it to start. Thanks in advance!

Hello! Welcome to OB!

 

[Yota_Jeff]

Hello, glad to find this group. I live in SW Montana and my main overland vehicle is a 1983 toyota pickup however, I recently bought a 1990 (squarebody) chevy 1 ton crew cab long bed rolling frame to start building my vision for a perfect overland vehicle aka a poor mans earthroamer. Looking forward to learning all I can here.

Hello! Welcome to OB! Can’t wait to follow along with the build!